Food Service

2-Hour Delay Menu
Chicken Patty on WGR, Vegetable,
Assorted fresh or Canned Fruit & Milk.
The Alternate Choices are a PB&J 
or a Yogurt Meal.
Breakfast is not served on a 2-hour delay.

FOOD SERVICE OFFICE
607-844-8694
 Darleen Serbaniewicz  School Lunch Specialist  ext. 4206
 Nikki English  Office Clerk  ext. 4205
 SCHOOLS
   High School Kitchen  ext. 5325
 Maureen Murphy-Sims  Dryden Elementary Kitchen  ext. 1457
 Renee Tennant  Middle School Kitchen  ext. 4223
 Sheila Abbey  Freeville Kitchen  ext. 7231
 TBD  Cassavant Kitchen  ext. 6225


Meal Accounts
  • Each active Dryden student automatically has a meal account set up for his/her use through
    our One Source POS system. This account is designed to function as a debit system, where
    parents or students deposit money into their accounts for future use in the cafeteria. The
    District’s Charge Policy is discussed separately below. Students are also welcome to pay
    cash for their meals at the time of service if that is more convenient.
  • Deposits may be made by sending in cash or check with the student or by using the online
    payment system which is described below. Money sent to school should be in a sealed
    envelope with the student’s name on it. The envelope should be given to the child’s teacher
    (students K-5) or given to a Cafeteria cashier (students 6-12). Deposits can also be made in
    person at the Food Service Office which is located in the Middle School Cafeteria. Checks
    may also be mailed to the Food Service Office using the District’s mailing address (PO Box 88;
    Dryden, NY 13053).
  • Each student has both a “Meal” and a “General” account set up. The “Meal” account can only
    be used to purchase full meals. It cannot be used to purchase snacks, extra entrees, drinks or
    second meals. It is useful for the parent that would like to restrict their child’s purchases.
    Money deposited on the “General” account can be used to purchase anything for sale in the
    cafeteria including full meals. The parent should specify into which account they would like the
    money deposited.
  • Meal prices for 2012-13 school year: (K-5) Breakfast is $1.10, Lunch is $2.15. For (6-12)
    Breakfast is $1.10, Lunch is $2.40. Students eligible for reduced meals pay $.25 per meal.
    Additional milk or juice is $.50 and ice cream is $.75.

My Payments Plus

  • We offer the convenience of online deposits through www.mypaymentsplus.com. This service
    is also accessible by phone at 1-800-961-7038. The District website has a direct link to the site as well as additional information in the Food Services section. Parents wishing to use this site must first set up an account with them. You will need your student’s ID number which may be obtained by calling the Food Service Office at 844-8694, ext.4206.
  • Once an account has been set up a parent is able to view a student’s transactions for the last
    45 days, elect to receive a low-balance email alert, and make online deposits using a credit card or e-check. There is a service charge of 4.75% on all deposits, but the other features may be used for free.
  • When depositing money online, please make sure to indicate whether you wish the funds to be deposited into the child’s “Meal” or “General” account as discussed above. The default setting is for “Meals” which will restrict the purchases to full meals only.
District Charging Policy

It is the responsibility of the School Lunch Program to provide a nutritious meal every day when school is in session to those students who wish to participate in the program. It is also the right of the District to receive money for those foods that are sold throughout the year. This money may come through the state as reimbursement, which is why families are encouraged to fill out an application for free/reduced meals each year to assess their children’s eligibility. If students are not eligible for these benefits, then the money must come from the parent or the student. If the student does not have the money to purchase the meal, the student may temporarily use the charge program provided by the District outlined below.

School Charge Policy: Each student may receive up to six (6) charges before receiving a “courtesy meal” consisting
of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a piece of fruit, and a milk for lunch and cereal and milk for breakfast. No separate drinks, snacks, or ala carte items may be charged. All accounts must be settled within 30 days of the first charge. Accounts not settled may be referred to a collection agent.

Checks Returned for Insufficient Funds: When a check is returned for insufficient funds, a notice will be sent from the Treasurer to inform the parent(s) of the returned check. Payment with fees is expected within fourteen (14) days of the date of the letter. Please send these payments directly to the Treasurer and not to the cafeteria.

Balances Owed at End of Year: All outstanding balances must be paid by the end of June. Notices will be sent home the last
week of school to students owing money. All positive balances will transfer over to the next school year. Accounts not settled may be referred to a collection agent.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities: If parents or guardians choose not to have their children participate in the School Lunch Program, it is their responsibility to provide a midday meal for those students. If parents or guardians do choose to participate, then it is their responsibility to provide money for their children to purchase a meal. If neither of these choices is consistently made, the School District reserves the right to refer the family to Social Services due to physical neglect.

USDA NONDISCRIMINTION STATEMENT

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by;
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: -202-690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal
opportunity employer.